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Calamintha are aromatic herbs, much coveted by both floral and culinary lovers. Commonly known as Calamint, the foliage emits a sweet aroma when crushed and often used to treat a wide range of ailments.Neat, bushy mounds of aromatic green foliage are topped by stems holding clusters of pretty blooms in summer and early autumn. Much loved by bees and butterflies, Calamint is deer and rabbits resistant. Perfect planted near the kitchen for use in marinades to flavour meats, or dry the leaves to be infused for a refreshingly aromatic tea. Happy in both borders and containers, Calamintha is very drought tolerant, preferring well-drained soil in sun. Growing to a height of approximately 45cm and spreading to between 25-60cm, the dense foliage is great as a weed suppressing groundcover and is fully hardy so can be left outside during winter for years to come.
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Key Information
| Included In this Collection | Calamintha nepeta Blue Cloud 9cm pot | Calamintha nepeta nepeta 9cm pot | Calamintha grandiflora 9cm pot |
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| Latin Name | Calamintha nepeta Blue Cloud 9cm pot | ||
| Common Name | Lesser calamint | ||
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) | ||
| Colour | Purple | ||
| Type | Perennial | ||
| Format | 9cm Pots | ||
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun | ||
| Foliage | Semi-Evergreen | ||
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.45 | ||
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 | ||
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand | ||
| Soil Acidity | Alkaline Neutral | ||
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing | ||
| Scented | Yes | ||
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | ||
| Good for pots | Yes | ||
| Good for Rockeries | Yes | ||
| Good for wildlife | Yes | ||
| Good for pollinators | Yes | ||
| Good for cutting | Yes |
